Chief Operating Officer

Bishop-Wisecarver; Pittsburg (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Flexible time-off

401(k) profit sharing

Culture that values teamwork

Job summary

Bishop-Wisecarver in Pittsburg, CA seeks a Chief Operating Officer to lead transformative changes across a new acquisition and core operations. You will build scalable processes, integrate technology, and drive efficiency so you deliver a measurable increase in profit margin within 12 months.

As the CEO’s wingman, you will oversee automation, manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, and facilities, while aligning operational strategy with business goals.

Qualifications

• Experience in operational excellence, driving efficiencies and automation.
• Strategic thinker with ability to align operations with business objectives.
• Team builder with focus on engagement, education and career ladders.
• financially savvy with track record of increasing margins while scaling revenue.

Responsibilities

• Lead transformative changes across acquisition and core operations.
• Build scalable processes, integrate technology, and drive efficiency.
• Oversee automation, product development, engineering, manufacturing, QA/QC, supply chain and facilities.

Job description

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Chief Operating Officer

Full Time Regular Senior Management Pittsburg, CA, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1107

Salary Range: $200,000.00 To $350,000.00 Annually

Chief Operating Officer (COO) – Transform & Scale for the Next 75 Years

Location: SF Bay Area (commute to Pittsburg, CA required)

About Bishop-Wisecarver®

Bishop-Wisecarver is a second-generation, family-owned, WBENC/WOSB certified company and a Tugboat Institute certified Evergreen member. For 75 years, we’ve delivered cutting-edge linear and rotary motion solutions that help nourish, heal, shelter, entertain, protect, and move the world—even in the most extreme environments. As we celebrate this milestone, we’re looking for a leader to help us scale and innovate for the next 75 years.

Your Mission

Lead transformative changes across our newest acquisition and core operations. Build scalable processes, integrate technology, and drive efficiency—so that, within 12 months, you deliver a measurable increase in profit margin. You’ll be the CEO’s “wingman,” with a clear path to President as you prove your impact.

What You’ll Tackle

Accelerate the growth of our newly acquired control systems integrator through the design and implementation of scalable service business model that will drive profitability and operational excellence.

• Advance operations and manufacturing with AI-powered automation and smart technologies that optimize processes and enable predictive insights
• Strong Lean/Continuous improvement background that can strengthen the BW Operating and Production System
• Champions change management, inspiring teams to adopt new ways of thinking and defining performance.
• Oversee all operational elements: automation, product development, engineering, manufacturing, QA/QC, supply chain, and facilities.

Who You Are

This may be your first COO title, but you’ve already led organizations through operational and cultural transformation.

• Extensive experience in operational excellence, driving efficiencies, and automation within relevant industries.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to align operational strategies with business objectives.
• Team builder that drives employee engagement, education and career ladders.
• Financially savvy, with a track record of increasing profit margins while scaling revenue.
• Passionate about technology and data-driven decision-making.
• Servant leader who coaches teams to achieve their highest potential and lives our core values (attached).
• Committed to the Bay Area and able to be present in Pittsburg, CA. weekly
• Hungry for your next big step: you want to help scale a privately held, Evergreen company for the long term, not just the next exit.

What BW Brings to the Table

• Competitive base salary with incentive plan.
• Uncapped flexible time-off policy.
• 401(k) safe-harbor match and profit-sharing opportunities.
• A value-driven, down-to-earth culture that celebrates teamwork and exceptional service.
• A legacy opportunity: help build a company designed to thrive for the next 75 years.

Notes

• Applicants must be able to work in the US without sponsorship.
• Must be within commutable distance to Pittsburg, CA.

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